Contemporary Christmas Carols

The evening of Contemporary Christmas Carols hosted by Wisbech Churches Together with The King's Church, Wisbech in aid of the Refugee Fundraising Appeal happened on Saturday. The Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech came alive with rousing music - some familiar Christmas Carols alongside more contemporary Christmas worship songs which were enjoyed by all. Video clips of the Christmas story set within a modern context punctuated the music. Just before the interval, there was a moment to pause and pray for those caught up in the refugee crisis in Europe with prayer stations to help bring a focus to our prayers.

During the interval there were tea, coffee, mince pies, a variety of items needed in the Calais 'Jungle' Camp in France posted on an Amazon Wish List and some needlework crafts on sale to help raise funds for the appeal. A total of £247.36 was raised at the event that will be shared between the Hope For Calais Amazon wish list and the Christian Aid emergency appeal.

Thank you to everyone who attended.

Carol Service

 

On Friday The Ferry Project, The King's Church Wisbech and After Hours Live joined forces to host a fabulously festive carol service. It was originally planned to be an outdoors event, singing carols under the stars, however as the rain was bucketing down the venue was changed to indoors and once again the beautiful Octavia's Cafe was used.

 

With over 60 people in attendance, the musicians did a fine job playing some Christmas favourites such as 'In The Bleak Midwinter', 'Silent Night' and 'Hark The Herald Angels Sing'. There were some special guests and some surprises too. A couple of extremely talented pupils from the Thomas Clarkson Academy sung some solos, Verity McChlery and Greg Smith sung a lovely duet and the Ferry Project surprised everyone with their choir!

 

Tasty nibbles and christmas treats were available and enjoyed by all.

 

Thanks to everyone who participated and to those who came along to enjoy the evening with us. A very special thank you to the Ferry Project for their hard work and fantastic venue.

 

Have a very merry Christmas!